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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,459.97, 362,194.85 and 153,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,459.97, 362,194.85 and 153,585.24 is: 211,947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,459.97 : 362,194.85 = 153,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,459.97/362,194.85 = 153,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,459.97x = 362,194.85 × 153,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,459.97x = 55,627,782,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,627,782,772.03/262,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,947.68

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